When we are doing the work of God we are not doing this to advance ourselves. It's not about us. When you can worship God for who He is, you will experience the greatest blessing, in spite of any tangible blessings you may or may not experience!

From most forms of fatigue we cannot escape. Physical fatigue is a daily reality. Mental fatigue consistently visits those who know real life requires reflection. Emotional fatigue invades our inner world when life becomes too heavy. But there is a weariness we must avoid! Soul fatigue is the most dangerous form of exhaustion. It tempts us to quit on who we need the most, God. It entices us to quit on what we need the most, God’s will, God’s plan, God’s best.

Jesus would die on the cross to redeem men from the curse of sin, enabling them to be saved eternally, and to restore the fellowship with God, broken such a long while before by the disaster in Eden. The victory came through death itself. The cross cast Satan out, dethroned him; he is now a usurper and shall finally be cast into the lake of fire.

The crowd brought a speechless boy to Jesus. Jesus asked the father, "How long has this been happening to him?" And he said, "From childhood. The spirit has often cast him into the fire and into the water, to destroy him; but if you are able to do anything, have pity on us and help us." Jesus said to him, "If you are able! All things can be done for the one who believes." Immediately the father of the child cried out, "I believe; help my unbelief!"

Jesus imparted all power and authority, first to his disciples as He commissioned them in Luke 10:18-19 and Matthew 28:18 and then to the church in Acts 2 when the Promise of the Holy Spirit was released. We have all the power and authority of God through the Holy Spirit.

Reasons we fail to utilize both the authority and power that is available.

Authority for ministry. Whom Christ commissions He sufficiently endows.

In Luke 9:1-2 Jesus gives the disciples the authority to use the power He transfers to them. You can have Kingdom authority available to you, but never use it.

Immediately after taming the wild sea, Christ tames a wild man. This is not just a tall tale. Legion is the picture of Satan's finished product, the destruction of the image of God in man. Satan desires to keep us in bondage; Jesus came to set us free.

Jesus did not leave behind a powerless church when He ascended back to heaven. To the contrary, He imparted divine authority to those who follow Him, along with Holy Spirit power to accomplish great things for Him on this earth. Every Christian, every disciple of Christ, has authority in this world. However, many believers either do not realize that they have this authority, or they simply do not operate in it.

The adventure, excitement, and challenges we encounter as we explore the wildlife of VBS. We visit the Israelites as slaves for the Egyptians. We look with amazement as God sends plagues on Egypt. Then we journey with the Israelites as they enter the wilderness. As we look into the New Testament, we behold as Jesus dies and comes back to life. Then with lesson 5, we watch the Israelites build a memorial to remember God’s goodness. Throughout the week we see the goodness of God, no matter the circumstances.

The peace that passes understanding is a strong, resolute faith and confidence, that no matter what circumstances you encounter, God is faithful, God is good, God will keep you, God will provide for you, and God will bless you. It's a faith that looks pat circumstances to the God who works all things for your good and his glory. As we look into God's Word, we discover God's Peace in a chaotic world.